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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
5
Mayor Hiram C. Gill endorses Councilman Oliver T. Erickson for re election. He praises Erickson as broad and efficient and among the best in the council, remarking that their rival views do not negate Erickson's qualifications. Gill calls Erickson a big and conscientious leader.
Edna Ferber serial continues aboard on the wharf and at Davidson island as Rosalind faces American customs intrigue and a tense boating encounter with Sam the launchman. A telegram signals Reginald Williams arriving, while Rosalind endures a London Bridge style dance and tense confrontation with Sam.
A vivid piece ponders the Kaiser’s peace proposal and the chance for President Wilson to lead in mediating a conference among warring nations. The world watches for his response as neutrality and humanity are framed as the decisive path to negotiation and end to hostilities.
A Danish wife recalls a perilous sea voyage with her captain husband, a hurricane wreck, and a return to civilization where she would again sail. The essay argues fear declines as courage, kindness, love, mercy, and goodwill rise, urging that everyone may be a hero under new realities.
A reflection on historical public health, noting 16th century English records of fined gutter violations and unfit food rings as examples of early municipal rules. The piece argues that clean streets and modest fashion hints are long-standing concerns, and that age is a matter of the mind.
Gill backs Erickson and Firlands to show films despite a surprising $21,500 bull price. A local barber is criticized as part of the odd, almost unbelievable report.
The sporting editor riffs on Chas C Peterson being bald and compares his ambition to a billiard ball. The column then notes pretty blondes marrying a Japanese with diamonds to dazzle Judge Brinker, concluding Jewels beat Love in a playful line.
A fragmented column notes a Seattle child dancer suing the city for 7000 over injuries in a Lincoln playfield pool. It jokes about city places and wheat speculation, while referencing a bull purchase of 21500 and a six year old armed robbery arrest. The tone mixes social critique with light satire on politics and marriage.
The article cautions dyspeptics to avoid medicines and promotes taking a teaspoon of pure magnesia after meals to neutralize stomach acid and stop fermentation. It claims magnesia provides immediate relief and allows hearty meals without pain or discomfort.
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